Herbert Nelson Writes From France Hopes To Tell All At Home
Herbert F Nelson of Co A 107 MPLA writes from a dugout near France on November 4 1918. He describes living under ground with a candle for writing duty from midnight to six in the morning the emotional strain of war mail arriving after months the illness back home and plans to tell more once he returns. He mentions Fritz in the Stth Division and asks about friends and family while noting the global crew in the dugout.
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France
Friend Peterson
Fritz
Winchester
England
Stth
Herbert F. Nelson
Silo on Every Stock Raising Farm for 1919
Iowa farmers urged to support 1919 war needs by conserving feed and boosting meat and milk production. The appeal stresses Liberty Bond and Red Cross drives, food growth, and erecting silos to feed the nation. It calls farmers to immediate action as war ends loom and government drives momentum peaks.
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Red Cross
America
United
Towa
The Women of the Red Cross Labor During War
Reflects on the vital contribution of Red Cross workers both at the front and in hidden home front roles. Praises courageous hospital and battlefield efforts and the unseen women supporting care and relief away from public display.
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RED Cross
The
Rei Cross
Red Cross Women Lead Silent Victory After Chateau Thierry
The article honors Red Cross women for tireless wartime service from nursing to charity. It portrays their continued duty beyond mobilization, clothing the naked and feeding the hungry, and maintaining moral strength as the nation heals. Their sacrifice is a spiritual victory guiding future democracy.
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Chateau Thierry
Coun Itry
Red Cross
Patricia
Prince Willem Warns Against Rough Americans in Berlin
A Dutch letter from Rotterdam Palace dated October 1st depicts Willem warning his son about American troops approaching Berlin. He condemns American presence, calls them rude, and reflects on the war’s impact, urging caution and retreat if Americans advance. He questions Wilson and laments harm to Germany.
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Willee
Rotterdam Palace
der Tindenberg
der Rhine
Rhine
Clown Prince
Val
Berlin
der Gay
Germany
Wilson
Belgium
Balgium
France
Metz
For Sale Onions by the Bushel or 100 Pounds
For sale in Titonka Iowa onions offered by manager Dick Saathoff. Quantity options include by the bushel or in 100 pound lots. Local detail unclear on pricing or end date.
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Dick Saathoff
Titonka
Jowa
Death of Mrs Haden Influenza Victim in Mason City
Mrs. Carl Haden died Friday afternoon at 1 o'clock at the Hubbard residence from Spanish influenza developing into pneumonia. She came from Armstrong with her husband a week earlier. The couple had moved to 1103 North Jefferson Ave and stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Hubbard. Private funeral services were held at Armstrong, with burial there. Nellie Rae Hess, born December 7, 1881, in LaPorte, was married in 1902 to Carl Haden, agent for the Rock Island Railroad. Her death follows the loss of a brother two weeks earlier in South Dakota to influenza.
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Carl Haden
First Street
Armstrong
Orth
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Nellie Rae Hess
LaPorte
Thas. J. Hess
Laura Besg
Minneapolis
Séula She
Garner
Sirl Maden
Rec
Rowan
Mason City Clube-Gazetts
Thanksgiving day proclamation by George Washington 1789
Washington proclaims a day of thanks for providence and national unity. He urges humility and prayer for national duties, wise laws, and harmony, asking blessings of peace, virtue, religion, and prosperity for all mankind. Given in New York on October 3, 1789.
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New York
George Washington
Victory celebration week at International Live Stock Exposition
News from wartime era coverage notes December to be Victory celebration week. Exposition directors credit American beef and bacon to Allied victory and civilization, linking livestock supply to wartime success.
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United States
Victory celebration urged for livestock growers at Chicago
The livestock industry plans a Chicago victory celebration to honor a wartime triumph in beef pork and mutton. At Cedar Rapids Iowa the Iowa Uttermakers Association auctioned two prize butter tubs to raise Red Cross funds, fetching record prices and totaling about 6.30 for 40 pounds.
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United States
Chicago
Europe
Red Cross
Iowa Uttermakers’ Association
Cedar Rapids
Hon. Chas. Webster
Samuel Bingaman
Geo. M. Rittenhouse Co
New York
Jelen Wagan-Gorgensen dies at 21 after long illness
Jelen Wagan-Gorgensen born Burt May 1897 died Alguna Nov 16 1938 aged 21 years. She married Jorgenson February 2 of this year. Funeral services held at Algona Church with Rev Todd officiating. Burial in Algona cemetery. She leaves her mother Mrs Frank Hagan stepfather and several siblings and many relatives. The family receives condolences.
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Vielen Hagan
Burt
Alguna
Pitunku
Thopm
Amdre Nino
Marvil Pehrnary
Jorgenson
Todd
AL A
Algoni Cuemetery
Frank Hagan
Elty
Twin Tee
Jyel
Tayie
Poultry Culling Demonstrations Planned by County
During the week of October 21 the county planned poultry culling demonstrations led by G Peters Extension Pontissy and Iron Ames. The goal was to reduce flock size, improve yield, and cut care costs, with culling and sale of culled hens noted. The best time to do this is summer for higher market prices, aiding producers.
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G. Peters
Pontissy
Peohitkanera
David
Val Sebrems
Antil
Ned
State College
Ames
War Relief Department Formed By Methodist Missionaries
A department of War Emergency and Reconstruction is organized by the Missionary Centenary commission of the Methodist church based in Omaha serving Iowa and Nebraska. It aims to rebuild churches and schools in France and Belgium and aid displaced peoples starting over. $25,000 has been raised for immediate use by the War Work Committee. The department will support soldiers overseas and in camps by funding chaplains and refugee relief, with a proposed $6,000,000 first year and a $16,000,000 annual Centenary offering planned.
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Missionary Centenary Commission
The
Methodist Church
Iowa
Ne_bragska
Omaha
France
Belgium
Tfe
War Work Committee
Council of Churches
Thore
Camp Vones
Ed Gross Dies in France Soldier Boy Report
A cablegram received by Mrs. Sam Gross states her son Edward Gross died from disease while serving in France. He departed Algona with other Kossuth county soldiers in July, went to Camp Dodge, then to France.
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Sam Gross
Edward Gross
France
Kossuth County
Algona
Camp Dodge
Boone School Influenza Prize Writing Not Awarded
A Boone Democrat letter notes a student essay on influenza titled The flu by a competing boy. With school closures the prize was not awarded, and the writer mentions a sister and a feller from Ames as part of the fragmentary text.
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Dockters
Ames
Walt
Cald
Boone Tols
Boone Deinonrat
Tax Anticipation Certificates Promote Federal Tax Payments
The article urges purchase of Tax Anticipation certificates to meet the March 1919 federal tax installment. It notes the Treasury will not offer a credit alternative and suggests investors, including corporations and individuals, buy Series to avoid high future interest rates. It highlights Treasury checks interim payments and the patriotic, practical value for banks, businesses, and taxpayers.
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JGLC
Dolura
Treasury
United States
Dita
Tha
Pent
Piny
Marek 15
Chicago Exchange
Club Boy Witil Right Spirit
Ambition fostered by boys clubs in the south extends beyond corn growing. County agents and demonstrators nurture higher aspirations and education. In Cherokee county Alabama a Center agent notes a boy made 102 brooms from corn sold 60 at 1 dollar each with 200 more to make, proceeds to education.
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South
States Relation Service
Alabama
Center
Cherokee County
Mason City Sugar Factory Raises Two Million Pounds Sugar
A short notice reports the Mason City Sugar Factory plans to process two million pounds of sugar annually raising hopes for local industry. The firm aims to boost production while seeking partnerships to expand capacity and stabilize supply.
Sugar growth in Kosuth county supports war needs
The Algona Republic reports that Kosuth county farmers produced two million pounds of sugar this year all shipped to Camp Dodge soldiers. A Mason City plant official notes the soil and climate favor sugar growing and that the county has land to yield up to two hundred million pounds yearly with proper cultivation.
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Iowa
Kossuth County
Camp Dodges
C. H. Allen
Mason City
Allen
Popcorn profits and farming notes from Iowa county
Report on S. B. Harmon of Black Hawk county growing 12000 pounds of popcorn on four acres. Sold in Chicago at 16 cents a pound totaling 1920 dollars. Details of planting, suckering and yields noted, with comparisons to Hancock county and remarks on local farming prospects and related names and places.
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S. B. Harmon
Blackhawk County
Chicago
Hancock County
Arton
G. Flarmon
Corwith Iid
S.C
Waine County
Falowadthe
Fin
Stane
Arto Ts Awa
Indale
Spain
Sanuny
Tinian
Treasury cuts long term bonds as Liberty bonds rise
The Treasury plans to stop issuing long term bonds at favorable rates. Liberty bonds will be issued in one and two year terms to borrow at lower rates. Short term notes may be placed with banks until market absorption occurs.
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United States
Avery
Canada
The Merchant Price Ad
A small town merchant builds his business with aggressive advertising. He expands storefronts, fixes up a glass corner, and floods the market with ads. Patrons flock in, sales rise, and the merchant keeps the ads coming, earning a lasting reputation.
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Tle
Haliepage
Ile
Lex
Thanksgiving Tribute to Ill Carrier Heifner
Carrier Heifner received a dressed goose from patron R. H. Janssen for Thanksgiving. Heifner, bedridden with flu, expresses appreciation and recalls Janssen's many past acts of kindness.
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Carrier Heifner
R. H. Janssen
Lou
Mr. Jansgen
Weaver Eyes Onion Crop as Next Year Project
Algona farmer Mart Weaver plans to expand with several acres of onions next year while also growing beef cattle and live poultry. He is described as a good farmer.
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Algona
Mart
Post Office Sunday Service Hours Change
Beginning Sunday December 1 the Sunday post office hours shift to 9 am to 10 am replacing the previous 12 pm to 1 pm slot. This adjustment affects regular postal customers and local deliveries on Sundays.
Chester White Boars for Sale in Titonka
Six Chester White boars for sale described as food quality. Contact R H Jansen Titonka Iowa and see E Te Hansen for details on the boars and availability.
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Chester
R. H.jansen
Titonka
Towa
Ja' Adandy
E. Te ‘Hansen
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Herbert Nelson
Wome
Farmers OF
Mrs. Haden
Marion City
Jelen Wagan
Gorgensen
ED Gross
Our Soldier
Ppolsuth
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